A New Year must begin with a fresh intention; because refreshed intentions have been dusted of their stagnancy, and imbued with a renewed commitment. The country has looked at this discipline and passed the School of Planning and Architecture Bill, perhaps recognising the role that architecture and design play in the designing of our buildings and our cities.

In 2015, India shall have its own RIBA (The Royal Institute of British Architects) chapter! With just under 100 members in India curently, this new chapter will work collaboratively with Indian Institute of Architects.

Villeroy & Boch hosted a brunch to celebrate the official opening of its store in Kolkata at Quest. This third Villeroy & Boch tableware store in India is located on the ground floor which is dedicated exclusively to luxury brands.

Prashanti, a solo show by artist Pushpa Bagrodia is curated by Uma Nair. The exhibition includes a series of about 50 paintings that delve deep into nature´s rhythms with watercolours that span small and medium and large formats.